1
as in antelope
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ostrich
If an ostrich egg reveals rainy conditions, that means an individual human settlement likely also felt that precipitation—and maybe the inhabitants changed their behavior accordingly.
—
Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The Emily in Paris star made her Met Gala debut in 2022, wearing a hot-pink corset and train and a black-and-white ostrich-feather skirt by Prabal Gurung — while powering through being under the weather.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Access to the neighboring Capunda Nature Reserve, a private concession that offers family-friendly game drives to see ostrich, zebras, rhinos, sable antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The Emily in Paris star made her Met Gala debut in 2022, wearing a hot-pink corset and train and a black-and-white ostrich-feather skirt by Prabal Gurung — while powering through being under the weather.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Access to the neighboring Capunda Nature Reserve, a private concession that offers family-friendly game drives to see ostrich, zebras, rhinos, sable antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
-
Frannie is an eastern or mountain bongo, which is one of the largest species of forest antelopes.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
-
In Africa, infection has been documented through the handling of infected fruit bats, monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, forest antelope and porcupines found ill or dead in the rainforest.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Before the development of effective antivenoms and modern critical care, bites from snakes with comparable venom profiles had much graver prognoses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
-
Each snake released was fitted with a microchip, which can be used to identify it in the future if it is encountered or recaptured.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
The six chairs are cushioned in premium crocodile leather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
-
Kylie Jenner—who is dating avid Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet—recently unveiled a navy crocodile Hermès Birkin bag that re-sells for $62,500.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Noun
-
For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
-
The event features unlimited pepperoni and cheese pizza, smashed burger sliders, crispy chicken bites, garlic butter pretzel sticks, fries and fruit, and winners can win free Dave & Buster's gameplay for a year.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
And then on Tuesday, tragedy struck again when an alligator snatched 2-year-old Lane Graves who was playing on the beach at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, dragging the boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
-
His father tried to save him by fighting off the alligator, but was unable to, the Associated Press reported at the time.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
-
Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
-
Rhodes entered the match with the prospect of Gunther – his Clash in Italy challenger – coming down for a sneak attack at any time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
-
Well-versed in accessorizing, Harper completed the look with a matching turquoise bracelet, a diamond ring, a matching diamond necklace on a thin silver chain, and a snakeskin clutch.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
-
Also incorporated within the low-slung structure are many of Himmel’s original elements, including snakeskin wallpaper in a closet, a diner-style bar, and reflective silver covering one of the rooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
-
Start with the legendary cream puffs — pillowy, powdered-sugar-dusted and worth the line.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
